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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 899.80 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 899.80 and 376 is: 518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 899.80 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/899.80 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 899.80 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 338,324.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,324.80/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.90

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