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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 906.71 and 362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 906.71 and 362.27 is: 499.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 906.71 = 362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/906.71 = 362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 906.71 × 362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 328,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,474.29/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.96

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