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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.51, 900.41 and 372.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.51, 900.41 and 372.79 is: 514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.51 : 900.41 = 372.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.51/900.41 = 372.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.51x = 900.41 × 372.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.51x = 335,663.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,663.84/652.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.42

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