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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.21, 905.57 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.21, 905.57 and 376.43 is: 519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.21 : 905.57 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.21/905.57 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.21x = 905.57 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.21x = 340,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,885.93/656.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.48

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