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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.54, 907.56 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.54, 907.56 and 377.82 is: 521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.54 : 907.56 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.54/907.56 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.54x = 907.56 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.54x = 342,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,894.32/657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.48

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