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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.54, 907.52 and 392.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.54, 907.52 and 392.00 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.54 : 907.52 = 392.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.54/907.52 = 392.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.54x = 907.52 × 392.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.54x = 355,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,742.32/657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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