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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.78, 907.69 and 377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.78, 907.69 and 377.98 is: 521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.78 : 907.69 = 377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.78/907.69 = 377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.78x = 907.69 × 377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.78x = 343,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,088.67/657.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.59

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