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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.27, 898.79 and 371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.27, 898.79 and 371.60 is: 512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.27 : 898.79 = 371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.27/898.79 = 371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.27x = 898.79 × 371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.27x = 333,984.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,984.01/651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.82

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