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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.38, 898.64 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.38, 898.64 and 371.56 is: 512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.38 : 898.64 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.38/898.64 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.38x = 898.64 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.38x = 333,897.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,897.36/651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.60

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