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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.32, 898.52 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.32, 898.52 and 389.32 is: 537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.32 : 898.52 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.32/898.52 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.32x = 898.52 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.32x = 349,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,811.81/651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.08

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