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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.16, 899.71 and 390.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.16, 899.71 and 390.17 is: 538.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.16 : 899.71 = 390.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.16/899.71 = 390.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.16x = 899.71 × 390.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.16x = 351,034.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,034.38/652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.27

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