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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.22, 900.08 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.22, 900.08 and 357.50 is: 493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.22 : 900.08 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.22/900.08 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.22x = 900.08 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.22x = 321,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,778.60/652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.36

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