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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.26, 898.75 and 356.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.26, 898.75 and 356.53 is: 492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.26 : 898.75 = 356.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.26/898.75 = 356.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.26x = 898.75 × 356.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.26x = 320,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,431.34/651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.02

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