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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 898.68 and 389.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 898.68 and 389.38 is: 537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 898.68 = 389.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/898.68 = 389.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 898.68 × 389.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 349,928.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,928.02/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.18

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