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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.38, 899.01 and 371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.38, 899.01 and 371.71 is: 513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.38 : 899.01 = 371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.38/899.01 = 371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.38x = 899.01 × 371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.38x = 334,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,170.65/651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.02

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