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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.96, 901.06 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.96, 901.06 and 373.17 is: 514.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.96 : 901.06 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.96/901.06 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.96x = 901.06 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.96x = 336,251.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,251.01/652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.96

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