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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.57, 900.26 and 390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.57, 900.26 and 390.58 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.57 : 900.26 = 390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.57/900.26 = 390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.57x = 900.26 × 390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.57x = 351,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,617.10/652.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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