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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.51, 900.52 and 357.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.51, 900.52 and 357.83 is: 493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.51 : 900.52 = 357.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.51/900.52 = 357.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.51x = 900.52 × 357.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.51x = 322,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,235.73/652.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.84

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