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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.23, 900.05 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.23, 900.05 and 390.20 is: 538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.23 : 900.05 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.23/900.05 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.23x = 900.05 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.23x = 351,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,195.01/652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.45

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