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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.05, 905.12 and 376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.05, 905.12 and 376.09 is: 518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.05 : 905.12 = 376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.05/905.12 = 376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.05x = 905.12 × 376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.05x = 340,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,406.58/656.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.87

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