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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 898.32 and 371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 898.32 and 371.22 is: 512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 898.32 = 371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/898.32 = 371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 898.32 × 371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 333,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,474.35/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.25

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