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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 899.96 and 368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 899.96 and 368.54 is: 508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 899.96 = 368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/899.96 = 368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 899.96 × 368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 331,664.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,664.92/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.63

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