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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.76, 899.52 and 389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.76, 899.52 and 389.80 is: 537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.76 : 899.52 = 389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.76/899.52 = 389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.76x = 899.52 × 389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.76x = 350,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,632.90/651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.98

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