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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.39, 905.95 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.39, 905.95 and 376.74 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.39 : 905.95 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.39/905.95 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.39x = 905.95 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.39x = 341,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,307.60/656.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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