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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.38, 898.87 and 371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.38, 898.87 and 371.57 is: 512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.38 : 898.87 = 371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.38/898.87 = 371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.38x = 898.87 × 371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.38x = 333,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,993.13/651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.75

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