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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.12, 905.55 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.12, 905.55 and 376.31 is: 519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.12 : 905.55 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.12/905.55 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.12x = 905.55 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.12x = 340,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,762.99/656.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.36

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