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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.29, 900.12 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.29, 900.12 and 386.69 is: 533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.29 : 900.12 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.29/900.12 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.29x = 900.12 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.29x = 348,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,062.90/652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.60

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