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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.05, 899.33 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.05, 899.33 and 389.79 is: 537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.05 : 899.33 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.05/899.33 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.05x = 899.33 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.05x = 350,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,547.89/652.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.61

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