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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 898.40 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 898.40 and 371.28 is: 512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 898.40 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/898.40 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 898.40 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 333,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,557.95/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.35

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