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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.42, 907.25 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.42, 907.25 and 362.72 is: 500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.42 : 907.25 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.42/907.25 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.42x = 907.25 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.42x = 329,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,071.37/657.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.55

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