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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.22, 907 and 362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.22, 907 and 362.50 is: 500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.22 : 907 = 362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.22/907 = 362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.22x = 907 × 362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.22x = 328,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,787.50/657.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.27

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