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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.65, 900.67 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.65, 900.67 and 357.92 is: 493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.65 : 900.67 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.65/900.67 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.65x = 900.67 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.65x = 322,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,367.81/652.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.94

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