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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.59, 907.65 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.59, 907.65 and 377.96 is: 521.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.59 : 907.65 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.59/907.65 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.59x = 907.65 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.59x = 343,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,050.86/657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.68

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