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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.62, 906.04 and 376.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.62, 906.04 and 376.87 is: 520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.62 : 906.04 = 376.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.62/906.04 = 376.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.62x = 906.04 × 376.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.62x = 341,453.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,453.26/656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.02

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