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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.74, 900.77 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.74, 900.77 and 373.04 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.74 : 900.77 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.74/900.77 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.74x = 900.77 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.74x = 336,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,016.87/652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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