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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.45, 900.44 and 372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.45, 900.44 and 372.73 is: 514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.45 : 900.44 = 372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.45/900.44 = 372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.45x = 900.44 × 372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.45x = 335,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,617.43/652.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.40

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