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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.36, 900.03 and 372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.36, 900.03 and 372.39 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.36 : 900.03 = 372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.36/900.03 = 372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.36x = 900.03 × 372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.36x = 335,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,162.17/652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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