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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.83, 900.91 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.83, 900.91 and 358.12 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.83 : 900.91 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.83/900.91 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.83x = 900.91 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.83x = 322,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,635.46/652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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