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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.36, 905.80 and 361.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.36, 905.80 and 361.65 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.36 : 905.80 = 361.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.36/905.80 = 361.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.36x = 905.80 × 361.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.36x = 327,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,582.57/656.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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