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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.69, 900.79 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.69, 900.79 and 372.96 is: 514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.69 : 900.79 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.69/900.79 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.69x = 900.79 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.69x = 335,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,956.77/652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.73

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