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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.23, 906.72 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.23, 906.72 and 377.31 is: 520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.23 : 906.72 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.23/906.72 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.23x = 906.72 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.23x = 342,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,114.52/657.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.54

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