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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.34, 899.55 and 390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.34, 899.55 and 390.30 is: 538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.34 : 899.55 = 390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.34/899.55 = 390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.34x = 899.55 × 390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.34x = 351,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,094.37/652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.21

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