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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.73, 906.24 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.73, 906.24 and 361.98 is: 499.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.73 : 906.24 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.73/906.24 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.73x = 906.24 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.73x = 328,040.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,040.76/656.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.51

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