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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.29, 900.41 and 390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.29, 900.41 and 390.25 is: 538.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.29 : 900.41 = 390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.29/900.41 = 390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.29x = 900.41 × 390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.29x = 351,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,385.00/652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.69

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