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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.97, 901.13 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.97, 901.13 and 373.25 is: 515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.97 : 901.13 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.97/901.13 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.97x = 901.13 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.97x = 336,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,344.91/652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.10

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