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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.24, 905.66 and 394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.24, 905.66 and 394.24 is: 544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.24 : 905.66 = 394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.24/905.66 = 394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.24x = 905.66 × 394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.24x = 357,047.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,047.40/656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.08

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