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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.70, 907.62 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.70, 907.62 and 362.97 is: 500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.70 : 907.62 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.70/907.62 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.70x = 907.62 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.70x = 329,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,441.10/657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.90

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