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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.74, 900.79 and 358.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.74, 900.79 and 358.00 is: 494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.74 : 900.79 = 358.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.74/900.79 = 358.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.74x = 900.79 × 358.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.74x = 322,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,479.67/652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.04

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