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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 900.58 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 900.58 and 372.88 is: 514.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 900.58 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/900.58 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 900.58 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 335,808.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,808.27/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.54

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