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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.88, 900.97 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.88, 900.97 and 358.16 is: 494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 900.97 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/900.97 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 900.97 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 322,694.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,694.79/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.26

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