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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.72, 906.24 and 377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.72, 906.24 and 377 is: 520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.72 : 906.24 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.72/906.24 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.72x = 906.24 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.72x = 341,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,652.48/656.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.24

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