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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.27, 906.73 and 377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.27, 906.73 and 377.45 is: 520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.27 : 906.73 = 377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.27/906.73 = 377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.27x = 906.73 × 377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.27x = 342,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,238.82/657.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.70

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