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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.08, 905.43 and 376.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.08, 905.43 and 376.33 is: 519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.08 : 905.43 = 376.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.08/905.43 = 376.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.08x = 905.43 × 376.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.08x = 340,740.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,740.47/656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.36

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