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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.52, 899.09 and 389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.52, 899.09 and 389.54 is: 537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.52 : 899.09 = 389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.52/899.09 = 389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.52x = 899.09 × 389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.52x = 350,228.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,228.00/651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.56

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