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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.49, 907.16 and 377.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.49, 907.16 and 377.71 is: 521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.49 : 907.16 = 377.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.49/907.16 = 377.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.49x = 907.16 × 377.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.49x = 342,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,641.52/657.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.14

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