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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.79, 907.65 and 392.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.79, 907.65 and 392.15 is: 541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.79 : 907.65 = 392.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.79/907.65 = 392.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.79x = 907.65 × 392.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.79x = 355,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,934.95/657.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.11

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