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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.92, 907.98 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.92, 907.98 and 363.24 is: 501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.92 : 907.98 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.92/907.98 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.92x = 907.98 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.92x = 329,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,814.66/657.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.30

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