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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.09, 899.95 and 372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.09, 899.95 and 372.39 is: 513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.09 : 899.95 = 372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.09/899.95 = 372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.09x = 899.95 × 372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.09x = 335,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,132.38/652.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.94

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