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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.22, 900.04 and 372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.22, 900.04 and 372.45 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.22 : 900.04 = 372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.22/900.04 = 372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.22x = 900.04 × 372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.22x = 335,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,219.90/652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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