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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 899.78 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 899.78 and 372.30 is: 513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 899.78 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/899.78 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 899.78 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 334,988.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,988.09/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.75

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