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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.25, 900.12 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.25, 900.12 and 357.51 is: 493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.25 : 900.12 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.25/900.12 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.25x = 900.12 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.25x = 321,801.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,801.90/652.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.38

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