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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.03, 905.31 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.03, 905.31 and 376.26 is: 519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.03 : 905.31 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.03/905.31 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.03x = 905.31 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.03x = 340,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,631.94/656.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.23

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