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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.06, 905.28 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.06, 905.28 and 376.28 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.06 : 905.28 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.06/905.28 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.06x = 905.28 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.06x = 340,638.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,638.76/656.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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