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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.40, 898.89 and 371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.40, 898.89 and 371.66 is: 512.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.40 : 898.89 = 371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.40/898.89 = 371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.40x = 898.89 × 371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.40x = 334,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,081.46/651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.87

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