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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 899.72 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 899.72 and 390 is: 538.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 899.72 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/899.72 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 899.72 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 350,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,890.80/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.14

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