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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.94, 905.16 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.94, 905.16 and 376.20 is: 519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.94 : 905.16 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.94/905.16 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.94x = 905.16 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.94x = 340,521.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,521.19/655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.13

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