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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.14, 899.85 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.14, 899.85 and 368.52 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.14 : 899.85 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.14/899.85 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.14x = 899.85 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.14x = 331,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,612.72/652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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