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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.35, 900.18 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.35, 900.18 and 390.36 is: 538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.35 : 900.18 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.35/900.18 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.35x = 900.18 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.35x = 351,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,394.26/652.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.66

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