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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.29, 905.73 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.29, 905.73 and 361.56 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.29 : 905.73 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.29/905.73 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.29x = 905.73 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.29x = 327,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,475.74/656.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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