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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.47, 900.26 and 372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.47, 900.26 and 372.59 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.47 : 900.26 = 372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.47/900.26 = 372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.47x = 900.26 × 372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.47x = 335,427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,427.87/652.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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