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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.79, 907.72 and 363.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.79, 907.72 and 363.05 is: 500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.79 : 907.72 = 363.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.79/907.72 = 363.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.79x = 907.72 × 363.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.79x = 329,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,547.75/657.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.99

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