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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.88, 900.93 and 358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.88, 900.93 and 358.09 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 900.93 = 358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/900.93 = 358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 900.93 × 358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 322,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,610.41/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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