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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.00, 905.36 and 376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.00, 905.36 and 376.30 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.00 : 905.36 = 376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.00/905.36 = 376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.00x = 905.36 × 376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.00x = 340,683.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,683.24/656.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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