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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.40, 900.58 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.40, 900.58 and 390.44 is: 538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.40 : 900.58 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.40/900.58 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.40x = 900.58 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.40x = 351,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,622.46/652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.97

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