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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.76, 899.30 and 389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.76, 899.30 and 389.86 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.76 : 899.30 = 389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.76/899.30 = 389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.76x = 899.30 × 389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.76x = 350,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,601.10/651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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