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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.48, 905.76 and 372.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.48, 905.76 and 372.89 is: 514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.48 : 905.76 = 372.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.48/905.76 = 372.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.48x = 905.76 × 372.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.48x = 337,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,748.85/656.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.49

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