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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.90, 901 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.90, 901 and 358.20 is: 494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.90 : 901 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.90/901 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.90x = 901 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.90x = 322,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,738.20/652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.31

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