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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.75, 900.86 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.75, 900.86 and 373.01 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.75 : 900.86 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.75/900.86 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.75x = 900.86 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.75x = 336,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,023.42/652.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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