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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.55, 900.41 and 372.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.55, 900.41 and 372.75 is: 514.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.55 : 900.41 = 372.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.55/900.41 = 372.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.55x = 900.41 × 372.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.55x = 335,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,622.59/652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.32

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