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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.72, 900.78 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.72, 900.78 and 373 is: 514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.72 : 900.78 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.72/900.78 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.72x = 900.78 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.72x = 335,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,990.94/652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.76

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