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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.24, 905.58 and 361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.24, 905.58 and 361.49 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.24 : 905.58 = 361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.24/905.58 = 361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.24x = 905.58 × 361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.24x = 327,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,353.59/656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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