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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.35, 907.11 and 362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.35, 907.11 and 362.60 is: 500.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.35 : 907.11 = 362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.35/907.11 = 362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.35x = 907.11 × 362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.35x = 328,920.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,920.01/657.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.37

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