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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.54, 900.44 and 368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.54, 900.44 and 368.94 is: 509.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.54 : 900.44 = 368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.54/900.44 = 368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.54x = 900.44 × 368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.54x = 332,208.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,208.33/652.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.10

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