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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 900.72 and 369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 900.72 and 369.11 is: 509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 900.72 = 369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/900.72 = 369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 900.72 × 369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 332,467.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,467.01/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.42

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