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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.97, 906.36 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.97, 906.36 and 377.15 is: 520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.97 : 906.36 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.97/906.36 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.97x = 906.36 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.97x = 341,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,829.14/656.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.31

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