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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 900.49 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 900.49 and 372.80 is: 514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 900.49 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/900.49 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 900.49 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 335,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,702.67/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.44

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