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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.76, 900.79 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.76, 900.79 and 358.02 is: 494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.76 : 900.79 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.76/900.79 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.76x = 900.79 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.76x = 322,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,499.94/652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.06

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