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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.90, 905.12 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.90, 905.12 and 361.17 is: 498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.90 : 905.12 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.90/905.12 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.90x = 905.12 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.90x = 326,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,902.19/655.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.40

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