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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.05, 899.96 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.05, 899.96 and 372.33 is: 513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.05 : 899.96 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.05/899.96 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.05x = 899.96 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.05x = 335,082.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,082.11/652.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.89

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