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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.72, 900.70 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.72, 900.70 and 357.92 is: 493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.72 : 900.70 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.72/900.70 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.72x = 900.70 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.72x = 322,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,378.54/652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.90

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