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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.71, 900.74 and 357.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.71, 900.74 and 357.99 is: 494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.71 : 900.74 = 357.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.71/900.74 = 357.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.71x = 900.74 × 357.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.71x = 322,449.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,449.62/652.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.02

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