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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.41, 907.19 and 377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.41, 907.19 and 377.45 is: 520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.41 : 907.19 = 377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.41/907.19 = 377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.41x = 907.19 × 377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.41x = 342,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,412.44/657.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.85

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