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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.62, 900.59 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.62, 900.59 and 357.84 is: 493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.62 : 900.59 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.62/900.59 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.62x = 900.59 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.62x = 322,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,265.34/652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.80

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