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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.63, 907.56 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.63, 907.56 and 362.93 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.63 : 907.56 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.63/907.56 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.63x = 907.56 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.63x = 329,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,376.21/657.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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