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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.67, 900.71 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.67, 900.71 and 357.96 is: 494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.67 : 900.71 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.67/900.71 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.67x = 900.71 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.67x = 322,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,423.10/652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.00

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