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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.05, 905.27 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.05, 905.27 and 376.25 is: 519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.05 : 905.27 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.05/905.27 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.05x = 905.27 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.05x = 340,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,608.22/656.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.18

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