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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.56, 907.34 and 377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.56, 907.34 and 377.70 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.56 : 907.34 = 377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.56/907.34 = 377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.56x = 907.34 × 377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.56x = 342,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,700.43/657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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