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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.80, 901.14 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.80, 901.14 and 390.84 is: 539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.80 : 901.14 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.80/901.14 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.80x = 901.14 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.80x = 352,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,201.56/652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.52

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