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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.29, 906.95 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.29, 906.95 and 391.73 is: 540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.29 : 906.95 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.29/906.95 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.29x = 906.95 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.29x = 355,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,274.99/657.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.51

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