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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.94, 901.03 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.94, 901.03 and 358.20 is: 494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.94 : 901.03 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.94/901.03 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.94x = 901.03 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.94x = 322,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,748.95/652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.30

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