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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.51, 900.43 and 357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.51, 900.43 and 357.78 is: 493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.51 : 900.43 = 357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.51/900.43 = 357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.51x = 900.43 × 357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.51x = 322,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,160.34/652.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.73

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