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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.41, 900.24 and 390.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.41, 900.24 and 390.39 is: 538.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.41 : 900.24 = 390.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.41/900.24 = 390.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.41x = 900.24 × 390.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.41x = 351,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,444.69/652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.69

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