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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.08, 906.74 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.08, 906.74 and 362.30 is: 499.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.08 : 906.74 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.08/906.74 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.08x = 906.74 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.08x = 328,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,511.90/657.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.96

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