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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.10, 905.50 and 394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.10, 905.50 and 394.06 is: 543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.10 : 905.50 = 394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.10/905.50 = 394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.10x = 905.50 × 394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.10x = 356,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,821.33/656.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.85

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