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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.84, 907.71 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.84, 907.71 and 363.06 is: 500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.84 : 907.71 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.84/907.71 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.84x = 907.71 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.84x = 329,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,553.19/657.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.96

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