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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.40, 907.12 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.40, 907.12 and 395.28 is: 545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.40 : 907.12 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.40/907.12 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.40x = 907.12 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.40x = 358,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,566.39/657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.43

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