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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.94, 899.65 and 390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.94, 899.65 and 390.10 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.94 : 899.65 = 390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.94/899.65 = 390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.94x = 899.65 × 390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.94x = 350,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,948.38/651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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