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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.37, 906.03 and 394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.37, 906.03 and 394.34 is: 544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.37 : 906.03 = 394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.37/906.03 = 394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.37x = 906.03 × 394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.37x = 357,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,279.34/656.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.33

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