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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 900.56 and 390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 900.56 and 390.92 is: 539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 900.56 = 390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/900.56 = 390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 900.56 × 390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 352,040.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,040.46/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.15

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