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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.94, 899.67 and 389.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.94, 899.67 and 389.95 is: 538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.94 : 899.67 = 389.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.94/899.67 = 389.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.94x = 899.67 × 389.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.94x = 350,826.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,826.32/651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.13

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