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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.93, 905.16 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.93, 905.16 and 376.12 is: 519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.93 : 905.16 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.93/905.16 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.93x = 905.16 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.93x = 340,444.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,444.25/655.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.03

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