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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.64, 907.43 and 392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.64, 907.43 and 392.07 is: 540.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.64 : 907.43 = 392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.64/907.43 = 392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.64x = 907.43 × 392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.64x = 355,776.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,776.08/657.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.99

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