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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.02, 905.36 and 361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.02, 905.36 and 361.34 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.02 : 905.36 = 361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.02/905.36 = 361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.02x = 905.36 × 361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.02x = 327,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,142.78/656.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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