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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.42, 907.31 and 377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.42, 907.31 and 377.69 is: 521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.42 : 907.31 = 377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.42/907.31 = 377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.42x = 907.31 × 377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.42x = 342,681.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,681.91/657.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.25

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