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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.29, 900.09 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.29, 900.09 and 372.48 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.29 : 900.09 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.29/900.09 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.29x = 900.09 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.29x = 335,265.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,265.52/652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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