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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.52, 900.44 and 357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.52, 900.44 and 357.78 is: 493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.52 : 900.44 = 357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.52/900.44 = 357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.52x = 900.44 × 357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.52x = 322,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,159.42/652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.72

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