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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 898.70 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 898.70 and 371.54 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 898.70 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/898.70 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 898.70 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 333,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,898.33/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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