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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.61, 900.54 and 372.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.61, 900.54 and 372.89 is: 514.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.61 : 900.54 = 372.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.61/900.54 = 372.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.61x = 900.54 × 372.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.61x = 335,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,797.86/652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.55

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