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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.18, 906.70 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.18, 906.70 and 373.55 is: 515.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.18 : 906.70 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.18/906.70 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.18x = 906.70 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.18x = 338,697.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,697.79/657.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.38

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