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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.94, 907.98 and 378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.94, 907.98 and 378.26 is: 522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.94 : 907.98 = 378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.94/907.98 = 378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.94x = 907.98 × 378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.94x = 343,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,449.30/657.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.01

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