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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.27, 900.14 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.27, 900.14 and 357.57 is: 493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.27 : 900.14 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.27/900.14 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.27x = 900.14 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.27x = 321,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,863.06/652.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.45

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