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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.29, 899.03 and 389.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.29, 899.03 and 389.25 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.29 : 899.03 = 389.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.29/899.03 = 389.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.29x = 899.03 × 389.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.29x = 349,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,948.40/651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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