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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.01, 899.75 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.01, 899.75 and 372.26 is: 513.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.01 : 899.75 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.01/899.75 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.01x = 899.75 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.01x = 334,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,934.57/652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.70

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