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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.67, 900.53 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.67, 900.53 and 372.92 is: 514.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.67 : 900.53 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.67/900.53 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.67x = 900.53 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.67x = 335,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,825.65/652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.54

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