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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.84, 907.82 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.84, 907.82 and 363.11 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.84 : 907.82 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.84/907.82 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.84x = 907.82 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.84x = 329,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,638.97/657.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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