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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 898.98 and 389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 898.98 and 389.40 is: 537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 898.98 = 389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/898.98 = 389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 898.98 × 389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 350,062.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,062.81/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.38

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