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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 899.43 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 899.43 and 389.97 is: 537.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 899.43 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/899.43 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 899.43 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 350,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,750.72/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.94

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