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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 898.56 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 898.56 and 385.56 is: 532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 898.56 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/898.56 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 898.56 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 346,448.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,448.79/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.13

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