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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.51, 900.71 and 390.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.51, 900.71 and 390.54 is: 539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.51 : 900.71 = 390.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.51/900.71 = 390.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.51x = 900.71 × 390.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.51x = 351,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,763.28/652.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.09

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