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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 899.70 and 372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 899.70 and 372.23 is: 513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 899.70 = 372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/899.70 = 372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 899.70 × 372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 334,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,895.33/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.61

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