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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.91, 907.96 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.91, 907.96 and 363.18 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.91 : 907.96 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.91/907.96 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.91x = 907.96 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.91x = 329,752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,752.91/657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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