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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.02, 905.28 and 357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.02, 905.28 and 357.27 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.02 : 905.28 = 357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.02/905.28 = 357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.02x = 905.28 × 357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.02x = 323,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,429.39/656.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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