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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.38, 900.24 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.38, 900.24 and 372.58 is: 514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.38 : 900.24 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.38/900.24 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.38x = 900.24 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.38x = 335,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,411.42/652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.14

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