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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.90, 900.95 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.90, 900.95 and 358.11 is: 494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.90 : 900.95 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.90/900.95 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.90x = 900.95 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.90x = 322,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,639.20/652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.16

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