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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.76, 900.73 and 373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.76, 900.73 and 373.03 is: 514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.76 : 900.73 = 373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.76/900.73 = 373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.76x = 900.73 × 373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.76x = 335,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,997.53/652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.73

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