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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.34, 905.88 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.34, 905.88 and 376.71 is: 519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.34 : 905.88 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.34/905.88 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.34x = 905.88 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.34x = 341,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,254.05/656.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.93

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