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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 899.91 and 386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 899.91 and 386.57 is: 533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 899.91 = 386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/899.91 = 386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 899.91 × 386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 347,873.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,873.71/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.46

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