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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.28, 898.68 and 371.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.28, 898.68 and 371.53 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.28 : 898.68 = 371.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.28/898.68 = 371.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.28x = 898.68 × 371.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.28x = 333,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,886.58/651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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