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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.88, 907.92 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.88, 907.92 and 363.20 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.88 : 907.92 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.88/907.92 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.88x = 907.92 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.88x = 329,756.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,756.54/657.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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