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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.61, 906.09 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.61, 906.09 and 376.80 is: 519.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.61 : 906.09 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.61/906.09 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.61x = 906.09 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.61x = 341,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,414.71/656.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.97

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