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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.72, 899.28 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.72, 899.28 and 389.64 is: 537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.72 : 899.28 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.72/899.28 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.72x = 899.28 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.72x = 350,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,395.46/651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.65

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