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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.32, 900.09 and 372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.32, 900.09 and 372.53 is: 514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.32 : 900.09 = 372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.32/900.09 = 372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.32x = 900.09 × 372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.32x = 335,306.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,306.03/652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.02

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