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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.98, 905.26 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.98, 905.26 and 361.24 is: 498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.98 : 905.26 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.98/905.26 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.98x = 905.26 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.98x = 327,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,016.12/655.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.52

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