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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.82, 901.06 and 390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.82, 901.06 and 390.92 is: 539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.82 : 901.06 = 390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.82/901.06 = 390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.82x = 901.06 × 390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.82x = 352,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,236.89/652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.57

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