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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.58, 906.10 and 361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.58, 906.10 and 361.84 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.58 : 906.10 = 361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.58/906.10 = 361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.58x = 906.10 × 361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.58x = 327,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,863.22/656.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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