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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.53, 899.09 and 389.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.53, 899.09 and 389.69 is: 537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.53 : 899.09 = 389.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.53/899.09 = 389.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.53x = 899.09 × 389.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.53x = 350,364.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,364.43/651.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.76

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