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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.37, 905.63 and 376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.37, 905.63 and 376.58 is: 519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.37 : 905.63 = 376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.37/905.63 = 376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.37x = 905.63 × 376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.37x = 341,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,042.15/656.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.59

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