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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.91, 906.57 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.91, 906.57 and 377.15 is: 520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.91 : 906.57 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.91/906.57 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.91x = 906.57 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.91x = 341,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,908.34/656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.48

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