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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656, 905.28 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656, 905.28 and 361.26 is: 498.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 905.28 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/905.28 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 905.28 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 327,041.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,041.45/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.54

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