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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.16, 905.66 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.16, 905.66 and 376.56 is: 519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.16 : 905.66 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.16/905.66 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.16x = 905.66 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.16x = 341,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,033.45/656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.74

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