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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.09, 898.62 and 371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.09, 898.62 and 371.34 is: 512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.09 : 898.62 = 371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.09/898.62 = 371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.09x = 898.62 × 371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.09x = 333,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,693.55/651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.52

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