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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.16, 905.49 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.16, 905.49 and 376.40 is: 519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.16 : 905.49 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.16/905.49 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.16x = 905.49 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.16x = 340,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,821.91/656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.42

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