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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.55, 905.97 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.55, 905.97 and 361.80 is: 499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.55 : 905.97 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.55/905.97 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.55x = 905.97 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.55x = 327,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,779.95/656.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.25

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