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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.61, 906.08 and 376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.61, 906.08 and 376.95 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.61 : 906.08 = 376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.61/906.08 = 376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.61x = 906.08 × 376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.61x = 341,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,546.86/656.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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