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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.50, 905.97 and 376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.50, 905.97 and 376.83 is: 520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.50 : 905.97 = 376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.50/905.97 = 376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.50x = 905.97 × 376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.50x = 341,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,396.68/656.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.03

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