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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.74, 900.73 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.74, 900.73 and 357.96 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.74 : 900.73 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.74/900.73 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.74x = 900.73 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.74x = 322,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,419.91/652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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