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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.04, 905.25 and 376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.04, 905.25 and 376.29 is: 519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.04 : 905.25 = 376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.04/905.25 = 376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.04x = 905.25 × 376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.04x = 340,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,636.52/656.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.23

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