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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.44, 900.33 and 357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.44, 900.33 and 357.65 is: 493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.44 : 900.33 = 357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.44/900.33 = 357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.44x = 900.33 × 357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.44x = 322,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,005.28/652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.54

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