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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.96, 901.10 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.96, 901.10 and 373.23 is: 515.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.96 : 901.10 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.96/901.10 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.96x = 901.10 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.96x = 336,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,315.69/652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.07

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