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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.26, 905.61 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.26, 905.61 and 361.54 is: 498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.26 : 905.61 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.26/905.61 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.26x = 905.61 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.26x = 327,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,414.24/656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.91

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