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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.86, 907.83 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.86, 907.83 and 363.15 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.86 : 907.83 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.86/907.83 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.86x = 907.83 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.86x = 329,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,678.46/657.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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