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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.78, 900.96 and 390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.78, 900.96 and 390.88 is: 539.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.78 : 900.96 = 390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.78/900.96 = 390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.78x = 900.96 × 390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.78x = 352,167.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,167.24/652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.49

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