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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.52, 899.22 and 389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.52, 899.22 and 389.62 is: 537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.52 : 899.22 = 389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.52/899.22 = 389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.52x = 899.22 × 389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.52x = 350,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,354.10/651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.75

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