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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.58, 906.09 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.58, 906.09 and 361.86 is: 499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.58 : 906.09 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.58/906.09 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.58x = 906.09 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.58x = 327,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,877.39/656.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.37

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