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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.73, 900.71 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.73, 900.71 and 373.01 is: 514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.73 : 900.71 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.73/900.71 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.73x = 900.71 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.73x = 335,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,973.84/652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.72

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