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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.62, 907.52 and 362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.62, 907.52 and 362.90 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.62 : 907.52 = 362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.62/907.52 = 362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.62x = 907.52 × 362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.62x = 329,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,332.66/657.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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