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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.33, 900.22 and 357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.33, 900.22 and 357.59 is: 493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.33 : 900.22 = 357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.33/900.22 = 357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.33x = 900.22 × 357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.33x = 321,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,909.67/652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.48

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