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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.06, 905.39 and 376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.06, 905.39 and 376.29 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.06 : 905.39 = 376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.06/905.39 = 376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.06x = 905.39 × 376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.06x = 340,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,687.24/656.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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