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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.63, 907.61 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.63, 907.61 and 392.13 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.63 : 907.61 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.63/907.61 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.63x = 907.61 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.63x = 355,899.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,899.15/657.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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