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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.13, 899.73 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.13, 899.73 and 390.02 is: 538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.13 : 899.73 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.13/899.73 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.13x = 899.73 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.13x = 350,912.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,912.69/652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.10

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