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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.71, 899.36 and 386.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.71, 899.36 and 386.15 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.71 : 899.36 = 386.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.71/899.36 = 386.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.71x = 899.36 × 386.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.71x = 347,287.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,287.86/651.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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