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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.36, 905.73 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.36, 905.73 and 361.58 is: 498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.36 : 905.73 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.36/905.73 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.36x = 905.73 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.36x = 327,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,493.85/656.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.95

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