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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.78, 901.01 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.78, 901.01 and 373.16 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.78 : 901.01 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.78/901.01 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.78x = 901.01 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.78x = 336,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,219.03/652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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