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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.73, 907.39 and 377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.73, 907.39 and 377.91 is: 521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.73 : 907.39 = 377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.73/907.39 = 377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.73x = 907.39 × 377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.73x = 342,909.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,909.87/657.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.35

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