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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.23, 906.98 and 362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.23, 906.98 and 362.50 is: 500.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.23 : 906.98 = 362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.23/906.98 = 362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.23x = 906.98 × 362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.23x = 328,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,775.40/657.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.24

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