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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.88, 900.71 and 373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.88, 900.71 and 373.07 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 900.71 = 373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/900.71 = 373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 900.71 × 373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 336,021.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,021.51/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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