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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.30, 900.38 and 386.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.30, 900.38 and 386.73 is: 533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.30 : 900.38 = 386.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.30/900.38 = 386.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.30x = 900.38 × 386.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.30x = 348,203.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,203.96/652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.81

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