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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.04, 905.37 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.04, 905.37 and 376.20 is: 519.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.04 : 905.37 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.04/905.37 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.04x = 905.37 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.04x = 340,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,595.67/656.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.17

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