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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.27, 906.99 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.27, 906.99 and 362.54 is: 500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.27 : 906.99 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.27/906.99 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.27x = 906.99 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.27x = 328,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,815.62/657.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.27

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