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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.50, 907.35 and 362.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.50, 907.35 and 362.77 is: 500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.50 : 907.35 = 362.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.50/907.35 = 362.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.50x = 907.35 × 362.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.50x = 329,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,158.45/657.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.62

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