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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.94, 907.94 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.94, 907.94 and 363.16 is: 501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.94 : 907.94 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.94/907.94 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.94x = 907.94 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.94x = 329,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,727.49/657.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.15

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