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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.99, 906.76 and 377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.99, 906.76 and 377.29 is: 520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.99 : 906.76 = 377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.99/906.76 = 377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.99x = 906.76 × 377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.99x = 342,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,111.67/656.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.73

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