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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.71, 900.75 and 372.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.71, 900.75 and 372.93 is: 514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.71 : 900.75 = 372.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.71/900.75 = 372.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.71x = 900.75 × 372.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.71x = 335,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,916.70/652.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.65

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