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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.03, 905.32 and 361.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.03, 905.32 and 361.30 is: 498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.03 : 905.32 = 361.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.03/905.32 = 361.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.03x = 905.32 × 361.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.03x = 327,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,087.59/656.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.59

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