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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.54, 906.02 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.54, 906.02 and 361.80 is: 499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.54 : 906.02 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.54/906.02 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.54x = 906.02 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.54x = 327,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,796.23/656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.28

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