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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.66, 906.15 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.66, 906.15 and 376.90 is: 520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.66 : 906.15 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.66/906.15 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.66x = 906.15 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.66x = 341,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,523.40/656.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.09

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