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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.41, 900.23 and 368.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.41, 900.23 and 368.86 is: 508.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.41 : 900.23 = 368.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.41/900.23 = 368.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.41x = 900.23 × 368.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.41x = 332,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,056.99/652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.97

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