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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.61, 900.42 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.61, 900.42 and 390.44 is: 538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.61 : 900.42 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.61/900.42 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.61x = 900.42 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.61x = 351,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,555.48/652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.70

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