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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.75, 899.54 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.75, 899.54 and 386.25 is: 533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.75 : 899.54 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.75/899.54 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.75x = 899.54 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.75x = 347,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,447.33/651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.10

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