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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.26, 906.97 and 362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.26, 906.97 and 362.53 is: 500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.26 : 906.97 = 362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.26/906.97 = 362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.26x = 906.97 × 362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.26x = 328,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,799.64/657.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.26

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