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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 899.56 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 899.56 and 389.81 is: 537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 899.56 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/899.56 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 899.56 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 350,657.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,657.48/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.83

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