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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.23, 900.03 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.23, 900.03 and 357.48 is: 493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.23 : 900.03 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.23/900.03 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.23x = 900.03 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.23x = 321,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,742.72/652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.30

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