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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 898.67 and 389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 898.67 and 389.43 is: 537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 898.67 = 389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/898.67 = 389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 898.67 × 389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 349,967.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,967.11/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.29

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