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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.93, 901.03 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.93, 901.03 and 358.18 is: 494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.93 : 901.03 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.93/901.03 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.93x = 901.03 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.93x = 322,724.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,724.63/652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.28

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