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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 899.74 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 899.74 and 372.28 is: 513.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 899.74 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/899.74 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 899.74 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 334,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,955.21/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.70

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