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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.11, 905.51 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.11, 905.51 and 394.18 is: 544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.11 : 905.51 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.11/905.51 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.11x = 905.51 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.11x = 356,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,932.65/656.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.01

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