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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.19, 906.88 and 377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.19, 906.88 and 377.23 is: 520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.19 : 906.88 = 377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.19/906.88 = 377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.19x = 906.88 × 377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.19x = 342,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,098.15/657.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.55

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