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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.00, 905.26 and 357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.00, 905.26 and 357.25 is: 493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.00 : 905.26 = 357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.00/905.26 = 357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.00x = 905.26 × 357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.00x = 323,405.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,405.89/656.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.00

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