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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.91, 905.18 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.91, 905.18 and 361.20 is: 498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.91 : 905.18 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.91/905.18 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.91x = 905.18 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.91x = 326,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,946.24/655.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.46

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