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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.91, 905.04 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.91, 905.04 and 376.24 is: 519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.91 : 905.04 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.91/905.04 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.91x = 905.04 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.91x = 340,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,512.25/655.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.14

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