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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.97, 901.08 and 358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.97, 901.08 and 358.23 is: 494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.97 : 901.08 = 358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.97/901.08 = 358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.97x = 901.08 × 358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.97x = 322,792.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,792.55/652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.35

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