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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 899.94 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 899.94 and 357.40 is: 493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 899.94 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/899.94 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 899.94 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 321,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,636.74/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.22

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