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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.91, 906.60 and 377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.91, 906.60 and 377.23 is: 520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.91 : 906.60 = 377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.91/906.60 = 377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.91x = 906.60 × 377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.91x = 341,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,996.72/656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.61

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