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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 900.02 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 900.02 and 386.64 is: 533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 900.02 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/900.02 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 900.02 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 347,983.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,983.73/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.52

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