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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.72, 907.61 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.72, 907.61 and 362.93 is: 500.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.72 : 907.61 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.72/907.61 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.72x = 907.61 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.72x = 329,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,398.90/657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.82

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