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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.04, 906.72 and 362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.04, 906.72 and 362.31 is: 499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.04 : 906.72 = 362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.04/906.72 = 362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.04x = 906.72 × 362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.04x = 328,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,513.72/657.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.99

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