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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.43, 899.05 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.43, 899.05 and 371.73 is: 513.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.43 : 899.05 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.43/899.05 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.43x = 899.05 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.43x = 334,200.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,200.67/651.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.03

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