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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.38, 900.28 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.38, 900.28 and 357.66 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.38 : 900.28 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.38/900.28 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.38x = 900.28 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.38x = 321,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,996.40/652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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