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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.70, 900.81 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.70, 900.81 and 372.96 is: 514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.70 : 900.81 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.70/900.81 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.70x = 900.81 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.70x = 335,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,966.10/652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.73

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