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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.99, 901.09 and 391.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.99, 901.09 and 391.03 is: 539.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.99 : 901.09 = 391.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.99/901.09 = 391.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.99x = 901.09 × 391.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.99x = 352,353.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,353.22/652.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.60

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