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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 899.52 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 899.52 and 386.10 is: 532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 899.52 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/899.52 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 899.52 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 347,304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,304.67/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.94

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