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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.31, 905.68 and 361.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.31, 905.68 and 361.57 is: 498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.31 : 905.68 = 361.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.31/905.68 = 361.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.31x = 905.68 × 361.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.31x = 327,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,466.72/656.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.95

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