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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.25, 905.67 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.25, 905.67 and 361.52 is: 498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.25 : 905.67 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.25/905.67 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.25x = 905.67 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.25x = 327,416.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,416.81/656.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.92

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