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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.95, 905.26 and 376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.95, 905.26 and 376.27 is: 519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.95 : 905.26 = 376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.95/905.26 = 376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.95x = 905.26 × 376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.95x = 340,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,622.18/655.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.28

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