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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.73, 900.96 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.73, 900.96 and 373.12 is: 515.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.73 : 900.96 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.73/900.96 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.73x = 900.96 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.73x = 336,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,167.32/652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.02

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