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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 899.70 and 389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 899.70 and 389.96 is: 538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 899.70 = 389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/899.70 = 389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 899.70 × 389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 350,847.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,847.01/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.08

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