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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.89, 900.78 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.89, 900.78 and 373.11 is: 514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.89 : 900.78 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.89/900.78 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.89x = 900.78 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.89x = 336,090.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,090.03/652.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.77

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