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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.07, 905.38 and 361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.07, 905.38 and 361.34 is: 498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.07 : 905.38 = 361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.07/905.38 = 361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.07x = 905.38 × 361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.07x = 327,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,145.43/656.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.64

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