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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.96, 904.98 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.96, 904.98 and 376.14 is: 518.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.96 : 904.98 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.96/904.98 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.96x = 904.98 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.96x = 340,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,399.18/655.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.93

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