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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.67, 906.24 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.67, 906.24 and 376.98 is: 520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.67 : 906.24 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.67/906.24 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.67x = 906.24 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.67x = 341,634.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,634.36/656.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.25

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