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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.14, 906.73 and 377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.14, 906.73 and 377.39 is: 520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.14 : 906.73 = 377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.14/906.73 = 377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.14x = 906.73 × 377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.14x = 342,190.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,190.17/657.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.72

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