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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.23, 900.02 and 372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.23, 900.02 and 372.51 is: 514.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.23 : 900.02 = 372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.23/900.02 = 372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.23x = 900.02 × 372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.23x = 335,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,266.45/652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.03

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