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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.92, 905.10 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.92, 905.10 and 368.43 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.92 : 905.10 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.92/905.10 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.92x = 905.10 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.92x = 333,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,465.99/655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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