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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.15, 898.38 and 371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.15, 898.38 and 371.39 is: 512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.15 : 898.38 = 371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.15/898.38 = 371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.15x = 898.38 × 371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.15x = 333,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,644.86/651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.39

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