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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.85, 900.95 and 373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.85, 900.95 and 373.06 is: 514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.85 : 900.95 = 373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.85/900.95 = 373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.85x = 900.95 × 373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.85x = 336,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,108.41/652.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.83

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