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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.19, 900.14 and 390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.19, 900.14 and 390.26 is: 538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.19 : 900.14 = 390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.19/900.14 = 390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.19x = 900.14 × 390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.19x = 351,288.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,288.94/652.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.63

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