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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.96, 901.02 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.96, 901.02 and 373.11 is: 514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.96 : 901.02 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.96/901.02 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.96x = 901.02 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.96x = 336,177.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,177.59/652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.85

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