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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.23, 906.93 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.23, 906.93 and 377.44 is: 520.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.23 : 906.93 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.23/906.93 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.23x = 906.93 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.23x = 342,309.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,309.39/657.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.84

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