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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.97, 899.65 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.97, 899.65 and 357.24 is: 492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.97 : 899.65 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.97/899.65 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.97x = 899.65 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.97x = 321,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,390.97/651.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.95

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