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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.66, 899.34 and 389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.66, 899.34 and 389.82 is: 537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.66 : 899.34 = 389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.66/899.34 = 389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.66x = 899.34 × 389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.66x = 350,580.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,580.72/651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.98

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