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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.61, 900.55 and 369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.61, 900.55 and 369.06 is: 509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.61 : 900.55 = 369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.61/900.55 = 369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.61x = 900.55 × 369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.61x = 332,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,356.98/652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.27

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