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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.22, 906.96 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.22, 906.96 and 377.46 is: 520.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.22 : 906.96 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.22/906.96 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.22x = 906.96 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.22x = 342,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,341.12/657.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.89

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