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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.13, 900.06 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.13, 900.06 and 372.33 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.13 : 900.06 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.13/900.06 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.13x = 900.06 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.13x = 335,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,119.34/652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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