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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 901 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 901 and 373.17 is: 514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 901 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/901 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 901 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 336,226.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,226.17/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.93

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