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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.29, 900.10 and 357.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.29, 900.10 and 357.55 is: 493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.29 : 900.10 = 357.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.29/900.10 = 357.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.29x = 900.10 × 357.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.29x = 321,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,826.94/652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.38

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