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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.66, 900.93 and 390.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.66, 900.93 and 390.63 is: 539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.66 : 900.93 = 390.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.66/900.93 = 390.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.66x = 900.93 × 390.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.66x = 351,930.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,930.29/652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.22

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