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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.53, 906.08 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.53, 906.08 and 376.86 is: 520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.53 : 906.08 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.53/906.08 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.53x = 906.08 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.53x = 341,465.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,465.31/656.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.11

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