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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.26, 898.48 and 389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.26, 898.48 and 389.36 is: 537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.26 : 898.48 = 389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.26/898.48 = 389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.26x = 898.48 × 389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.26x = 349,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,832.17/651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.16

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