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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.06, 899.85 and 372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.06, 899.85 and 372.29 is: 513.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.06 : 899.85 = 372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.06/899.85 = 372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.06x = 899.85 × 372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.06x = 335,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,005.16/652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.76

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