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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 898.40 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 898.40 and 389.24 is: 537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 898.40 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/898.40 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 898.40 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 349,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,693.22/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.16

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