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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.89, 900.98 and 358.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.89, 900.98 and 358.15 is: 494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.89 : 900.98 = 358.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.89/900.98 = 358.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.89x = 900.98 × 358.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.89x = 322,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,688.24/652.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.25

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