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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.25, 900.23 and 386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.25, 900.23 and 386.75 is: 533.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.25 : 900.23 = 386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.25/900.23 = 386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.25x = 900.23 × 386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.25x = 348,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,157.52/652.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.78

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