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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.59, 900.57 and 357.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.59, 900.57 and 357.87 is: 493.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.59 : 900.57 = 357.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.59/900.57 = 357.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.59x = 900.57 × 357.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.59x = 322,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,284.63/652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.85

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