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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.73, 899.40 and 389.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.73, 899.40 and 389.77 is: 537.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.73 : 899.40 = 389.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.73/899.40 = 389.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.73x = 899.40 × 389.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.73x = 350,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,559.14/651.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.89

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