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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.35, 905.73 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.35, 905.73 and 376.52 is: 519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.35 : 905.73 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.35/905.73 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.35x = 905.73 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.35x = 341,022.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,022.92/656.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.57

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