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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.96, 901.04 and 383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.96, 901.04 and 383.86 is: 529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.96 : 901.04 = 383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.96/901.04 = 383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.96x = 901.04 × 383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.96x = 345,873.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,873.21/652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.70

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