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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 901.10 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 901.10 and 373.19 is: 515.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 901.10 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/901.10 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 901.10 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 336,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,277.94/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.01

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