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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.73, 907.64 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.73, 907.64 and 363.02 is: 500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.73 : 907.64 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.73/907.64 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.73x = 907.64 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.73x = 329,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,491.47/657.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.95

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