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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.42, 900.32 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.42, 900.32 and 357.68 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.42 : 900.32 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.42/900.32 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.42x = 900.32 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.42x = 322,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,021.96/652.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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