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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.48, 900.46 and 368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.48, 900.46 and 368.97 is: 509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.48 : 900.46 = 368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.48/900.46 = 368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.48x = 900.46 × 368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.48x = 332,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,239.81/652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.20

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