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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.87, 907.87 and 363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.87, 907.87 and 363.13 is: 501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.87 : 907.87 = 363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.87/907.87 = 363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.87x = 907.87 × 363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.87x = 329,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,674.83/657.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.12

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