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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.54, 907.39 and 358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.54, 907.39 and 358.79 is: 495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.54 : 907.39 = 358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.54/907.39 = 358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.54x = 907.39 × 358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.54x = 325,558.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,558.37/657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.12

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