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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 899.92 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 899.92 and 376.16 is: 519.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 899.92 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/899.92 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 899.92 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 338,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,513.91/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.19

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