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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.95, 899.52 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.95, 899.52 and 386.40 is: 533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.95 : 899.52 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.95/899.52 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.95x = 899.52 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.95x = 347,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,574.53/651.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.13

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