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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.91, 901.13 and 390.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.91, 901.13 and 390.95 is: 539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.91 : 901.13 = 390.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.91/901.13 = 390.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.91x = 901.13 × 390.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.91x = 352,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,290.31/652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.57

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