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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.68, 906.08 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.68, 906.08 and 376.96 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.68 : 906.08 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.68/906.08 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.68x = 906.08 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.68x = 341,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,555.92/656.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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