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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.09, 905.38 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.09, 905.38 and 394.25 is: 544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.09 : 905.38 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.09/905.38 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.09x = 905.38 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.09x = 356,947.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,947.34/656.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.05

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