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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.44, 900.42 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.44, 900.42 and 386.92 is: 533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.44 : 900.42 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.44/900.42 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.44x = 900.42 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.44x = 348,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,390.51/652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.98

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