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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.25, 900.15 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.25, 900.15 and 376.25 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.25 : 900.15 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.25/900.15 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.25x = 900.15 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.25x = 338,679.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,679.56/652.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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