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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.70, 900.59 and 390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.70, 900.59 and 390.56 is: 538.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.70 : 900.59 = 390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.70/900.59 = 390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.70x = 900.59 × 390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.70x = 351,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,737.66/652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.89

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