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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.54, 907.07 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.54, 907.07 and 391.77 is: 540.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.54 : 907.07 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.54/907.07 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.54x = 907.07 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.54x = 355,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,360.86/657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.44

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