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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.55, 907.43 and 362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.55, 907.43 and 362.81 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.55 : 907.43 = 362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.55/907.43 = 362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.55x = 907.43 × 362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.55x = 329,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,224.68/657.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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