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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.15, 906.56 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.15, 906.56 and 377.16 is: 520.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.15 : 906.56 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.15/906.56 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.15x = 906.56 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.15x = 341,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,914.30/657.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.30

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