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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.27, 898.62 and 371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.27, 898.62 and 371.39 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.27 : 898.62 = 371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.27/898.62 = 371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.27x = 898.62 × 371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.27x = 333,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,733.64/651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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