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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.32, 898.84 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.32, 898.84 and 356.60 is: 492.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.32 : 898.84 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.32/898.84 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.32x = 898.84 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.32x = 320,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,526.34/651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.12

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