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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.26, 898.74 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.26, 898.74 and 389.28 is: 537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.26 : 898.74 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.26/898.74 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.26x = 898.74 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.26x = 349,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,861.51/651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.21

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