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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.38, 898.94 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.38, 898.94 and 371.64 is: 512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.38 : 898.94 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.38/898.94 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.38x = 898.94 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.38x = 334,082.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,082.06/651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.88

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