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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.07, 899.52 and 386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.07, 899.52 and 386.36 is: 532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.07 : 899.52 = 386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.07/899.52 = 386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.07x = 899.52 × 386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.07x = 347,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,538.55/652.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.98

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