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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.34, 899.94 and 390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.34, 899.94 and 390.32 is: 538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.34 : 899.94 = 390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.34/899.94 = 390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.34x = 899.94 × 390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.34x = 351,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,264.58/652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.47

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