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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.96, 905.23 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.96, 905.23 and 361.23 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.96 : 905.23 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.96/905.23 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.96x = 905.23 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.96x = 326,996.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,996.23/655.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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