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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.76, 900.53 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.76, 900.53 and 372.94 is: 514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.76 : 900.53 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.76/900.53 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.76x = 900.53 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.76x = 335,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,843.66/652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.50

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