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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 899.71 and 372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 899.71 and 372.23 is: 513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 899.71 = 372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/899.71 = 372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 899.71 × 372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 334,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,893.62/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.58

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