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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.01, 905.31 and 361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.01, 905.31 and 361.31 is: 498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.01 : 905.31 = 361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.01/905.31 = 361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.01x = 905.31 × 361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.01x = 327,093.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,093.03/656.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.61

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