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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.56, 906.06 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.56, 906.06 and 361.83 is: 499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.56 : 906.06 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.56/906.06 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.56x = 906.06 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.56x = 327,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,839.69/656.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.33

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