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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.35, 900.24 and 357.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.35, 900.24 and 357.62 is: 493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.35 : 900.24 = 357.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.35/900.24 = 357.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.35x = 900.24 × 357.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.35x = 321,939.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,939.33/652.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.51

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