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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.61, 900.57 and 390.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.61, 900.57 and 390.57 is: 538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.61 : 900.57 = 390.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.61/900.57 = 390.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.61x = 900.57 × 390.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.61x = 351,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,735.62/652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.97

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