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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.94, 907.96 and 363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.94, 907.96 and 363.21 is: 501.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.94 : 907.96 = 363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.94/907.96 = 363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.94x = 907.96 × 363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.94x = 329,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,777.88/657.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.23

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