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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.40, 905.72 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.40, 905.72 and 394.32 is: 544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.40 : 905.72 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.40/905.72 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.40x = 905.72 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.40x = 357,143.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,143.51/656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.09

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