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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.14, 906.90 and 362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.14, 906.90 and 362.46 is: 500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.14 : 906.90 = 362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.14/906.90 = 362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.14x = 906.90 × 362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.14x = 328,714.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,714.97/657.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.22

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