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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.82, 900.86 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.82, 900.86 and 358.08 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.82 : 900.86 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.82/900.86 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.82x = 900.86 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.82x = 322,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,579.95/652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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