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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 898.90 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 898.90 and 363.94 is: 502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 898.90 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/898.90 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 898.90 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 327,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,142.51/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.20

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