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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.36, 905.70 and 394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.36, 905.70 and 394.36 is: 544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.36 : 905.70 = 394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.36/905.70 = 394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.36x = 905.70 × 394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.36x = 357,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,171.85/656.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.17

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