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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.13, 899.96 and 386.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.13, 899.96 and 386.63 is: 533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.13 : 899.96 = 386.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.13/899.96 = 386.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.13x = 899.96 × 386.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.13x = 347,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,945.10/652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.56

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