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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.31, 900.05 and 390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.31, 900.05 and 390.27 is: 538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.31 : 900.05 = 390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.31/900.05 = 390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.31x = 900.05 × 390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.31x = 351,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,262.51/652.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.49

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