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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.66, 906.17 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.66, 906.17 and 361.92 is: 499.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.66 : 906.17 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.66/906.17 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.66x = 906.17 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.66x = 327,962.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,962.63/656.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.44

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