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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.34, 905.75 and 394.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.34, 905.75 and 394.35 is: 544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.34 : 905.75 = 394.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.34/905.75 = 394.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.34x = 905.75 × 394.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.34x = 357,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,182.51/656.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.20

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