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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.01, 898.41 and 371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.01, 898.41 and 371.32 is: 512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.01 : 898.41 = 371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.01/898.41 = 371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.01x = 898.41 × 371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.01x = 333,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,597.60/651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.43

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