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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.88, 901.04 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.88, 901.04 and 390.84 is: 539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 901.04 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/901.04 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 901.04 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 352,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,160.52/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.40

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