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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.83, 900.55 and 390.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.83, 900.55 and 390.79 is: 539.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.83 : 900.55 = 390.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.83/900.55 = 390.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.83x = 900.55 × 390.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.83x = 351,925.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,925.93/652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.08

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