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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 898.42 and 389.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 898.42 and 389.00 is: 536.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 898.42 = 389.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/898.42 = 389.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 898.42 × 389.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 349,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,486.65/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.81

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