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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.10, 906.72 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.10, 906.72 and 377.26 is: 520.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.10 : 906.72 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.10/906.72 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.10x = 906.72 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.10x = 342,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,072.40/657.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.58

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