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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.11, 905.41 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.11, 905.41 and 376.32 is: 519.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.11 : 905.41 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.11/905.41 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.11x = 905.41 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.11x = 340,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,722.01/656.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.31

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