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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.73, 906.28 and 376.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.73, 906.28 and 376.99 is: 520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.73 : 906.28 = 376.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.73/906.28 = 376.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.73x = 906.28 × 376.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.73x = 341,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,661.23/656.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.25

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