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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.97, 905.18 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.97, 905.18 and 393.93 is: 543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.97 : 905.18 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.97/905.18 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.97x = 905.18 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.97x = 356,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,575.59/655.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.59

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