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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 900.16 and 372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 900.16 and 372.56 is: 514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 900.16 = 372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/900.16 = 372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 900.16 × 372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 335,363.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,363.61/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.17

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