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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.60, 900.68 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.60, 900.68 and 372.92 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.60 : 900.68 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.60/900.68 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.60x = 900.68 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.60x = 335,881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,881.59/652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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