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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.35, 907.07 and 377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.35, 907.07 and 377.51 is: 520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.35 : 907.07 = 377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.35/907.07 = 377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.35x = 907.07 × 377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.35x = 342,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,429.32/657.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.93

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