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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.16, 905.42 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.16, 905.42 and 361.44 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.16 : 905.42 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.16/905.42 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.16x = 905.42 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.16x = 327,255.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,255.00/656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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