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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.19, 899.98 and 372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.19, 899.98 and 372.42 is: 513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.19 : 899.98 = 372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.19/899.98 = 372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.19x = 899.98 × 372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.19x = 335,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,169.62/652.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.92

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