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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.02, 905.26 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.02, 905.26 and 361.23 is: 498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.02 : 905.26 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.02/905.26 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.02x = 905.26 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.02x = 327,007.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,007.07/656.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.47

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