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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 900.40 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 900.40 and 390.48 is: 539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 900.40 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/900.40 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 900.40 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 351,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,588.19/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.05

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