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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.85, 900.92 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.85, 900.92 and 358.10 is: 494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.85 : 900.92 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.85/900.92 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.85x = 900.92 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.85x = 322,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,622.60/652.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.18

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