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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.93, 904.98 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.93, 904.98 and 376.18 is: 519.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.93 : 904.98 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.93/904.98 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.93x = 904.98 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.93x = 340,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,435.38/655.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.01

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