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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.91, 907.90 and 363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.91, 907.90 and 363.17 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.91 : 907.90 = 363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.91/907.90 = 363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.91x = 907.90 × 363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.91x = 329,722.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,722.04/657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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