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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.21, 905.44 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.21, 905.44 and 394.13 is: 543.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.21 : 905.44 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.21/905.44 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.21x = 905.44 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.21x = 356,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,861.07/656.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.82

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