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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.41, 900.32 and 357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.41, 900.32 and 357.71 is: 493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.41 : 900.32 = 357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.41/900.32 = 357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.41x = 900.32 × 357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.41x = 322,047.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,047.18/652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.63

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