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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.32, 898.80 and 389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.32, 898.80 and 389.18 is: 537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.32 : 898.80 = 389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.32/898.80 = 389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.32x = 898.80 × 389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.32x = 349,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,794.98/651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.06

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