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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.35, 907.20 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.35, 907.20 and 362.64 is: 500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.35 : 907.20 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.35/907.20 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.35x = 907.20 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.35x = 328,987.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,987.01/657.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.48

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