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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.27, 907.14 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.27, 907.14 and 391.73 is: 540.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.27 : 907.14 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.27/907.14 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.27x = 907.14 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.27x = 355,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,349.42/657.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.64

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