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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.12, 899.94 and 390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.12, 899.94 and 390.04 is: 538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.12 : 899.94 = 390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.12/899.94 = 390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.12x = 899.94 × 390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.12x = 351,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,012.60/652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.26

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