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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.91, 907.98 and 378.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.91, 907.98 and 378.23 is: 521.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.91 : 907.98 = 378.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.91/907.98 = 378.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.91x = 907.98 × 378.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.91x = 343,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,425.28/657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.99

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