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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 901.22 and 373.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 901.22 and 373.31 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 901.22 = 373.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/901.22 = 373.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 901.22 × 373.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 336,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,432.50/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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