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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.83, 900.63 and 372.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.83, 900.63 and 372.99 is: 514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.83 : 900.63 = 372.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.83/900.63 = 372.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.83x = 900.63 × 372.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.83x = 335,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,929.36/652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.58

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