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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.30, 907.02 and 362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.30, 907.02 and 362.55 is: 500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.30 : 907.02 = 362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.30/907.02 = 362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.30x = 907.02 × 362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.30x = 328,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,840.10/657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.29

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