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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.94, 905.36 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.94, 905.36 and 376.26 is: 519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.94 : 905.36 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.94/905.36 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.94x = 905.36 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.94x = 340,650.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,650.75/655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.33

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