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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.62, 900.78 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.62, 900.78 and 372.90 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.62 : 900.78 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.62/900.78 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.62x = 900.78 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.62x = 335,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,900.86/652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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