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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.14, 898.65 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.14, 898.65 and 371.43 is: 512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.14 : 898.65 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.14/898.65 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.14x = 898.65 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.14x = 333,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,787.82/651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.62

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