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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.57, 898.88 and 389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.57, 898.88 and 389.58 is: 537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.57 : 898.88 = 389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.57/898.88 = 389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.57x = 898.88 × 389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.57x = 350,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,185.67/651.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.45

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