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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.72, 900.77 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.72, 900.77 and 358 is: 494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.72 : 900.77 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.72/900.77 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.72x = 900.77 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.72x = 322,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,475.66/652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.05

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