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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.49, 907.16 and 373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.49, 907.16 and 373.91 is: 515.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.49 : 907.16 = 373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.49/907.16 = 373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.49x = 907.16 × 373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.49x = 339,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,196.20/657.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.90

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