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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.33, 905.67 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.33, 905.67 and 361.53 is: 498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.33 : 905.67 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.33/905.67 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.33x = 905.67 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.33x = 327,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,426.88/656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.88

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