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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.87, 899.21 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.87, 899.21 and 386.22 is: 532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.87 : 899.21 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.87/899.21 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.87x = 899.21 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.87x = 347,292.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,292.89/651.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.76

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