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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.13, 906.74 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.13, 906.74 and 373.56 is: 515.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.13 : 906.74 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.13/906.74 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.13x = 906.74 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.13x = 338,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,721.79/657.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.46

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