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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.38, 905.82 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.38, 905.82 and 361.67 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.38 : 905.82 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.38/905.82 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.38x = 905.82 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.38x = 327,607.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,607.92/656.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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