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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 898.87 and 371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 898.87 and 371.59 is: 512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 898.87 = 371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/898.87 = 371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 898.87 × 371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 334,008.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,008.62/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.79

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