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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.10, 899.91 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.10, 899.91 and 390.20 is: 538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.10 : 899.91 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.10/899.91 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.10x = 899.91 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.10x = 351,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,140.38/652.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.48

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