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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.23, 900.04 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.23, 900.04 and 386.66 is: 533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.23 : 900.04 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.23/900.04 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.23x = 900.04 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.23x = 348,010.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,010.75/652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.57

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