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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.94, 900.99 and 373.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.94, 900.99 and 373.15 is: 514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.94 : 900.99 = 373.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.94/900.99 = 373.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.94x = 900.99 × 373.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.94x = 336,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,204.42/652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.91

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