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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.62, 907.72 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.62, 907.72 and 392.25 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.62 : 907.72 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.62/907.72 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.62x = 907.72 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.62x = 356,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,051.21/657.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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