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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.08, 905.20 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.08, 905.20 and 380.08 is: 524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.08 : 905.20 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.08/905.20 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.08x = 905.20 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.08x = 344,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,048.42/656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.40

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