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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.97, 905.18 and 361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.97, 905.18 and 361.22 is: 498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.97 : 905.18 = 361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.97/905.18 = 361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.97x = 905.18 × 361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.97x = 326,962.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,962.79/655.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.45

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