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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.51, 899.33 and 389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.51, 899.33 and 389.54 is: 537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.51 : 899.33 = 389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.51/899.33 = 389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.51x = 899.33 × 389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.51x = 350,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,325.31/651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.71

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