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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 899.91 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 899.91 and 372.33 is: 513.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 899.91 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/899.91 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 899.91 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 335,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,063.49/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.84

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