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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.03, 905.51 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.03, 905.51 and 394.07 is: 543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.03 : 905.51 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.03/905.51 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.03x = 905.51 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.03x = 356,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,830.78/656.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.92

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