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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.16, 899.96 and 357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.16, 899.96 and 357.42 is: 493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.16 : 899.96 = 357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.16/899.96 = 357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.16x = 899.96 × 357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.16x = 321,658.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,658.54/652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.22

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