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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.38, 907.14 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.38, 907.14 and 362.66 is: 500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.38 : 907.14 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.38/907.14 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.38x = 907.14 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.38x = 328,983.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,983.39/657.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.45

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