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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.26, 898.76 and 371.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.26, 898.76 and 371.51 is: 512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.26 : 898.76 = 371.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.26/898.76 = 371.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.26x = 898.76 × 371.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.26x = 333,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,898.33/651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.70

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