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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.44, 905.90 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.44, 905.90 and 372.84 is: 514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.44 : 905.90 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.44/905.90 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.44x = 905.90 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.44x = 337,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,755.76/656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.53

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