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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.30, 900.27 and 390.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.30, 900.27 and 390.35 is: 538.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.30 : 900.27 = 390.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.30/900.27 = 390.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.30x = 900.27 × 390.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.30x = 351,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,422.65/652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.75

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