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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.50, 899.19 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.50, 899.19 and 371.76 is: 513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.50 : 899.19 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.50/899.19 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.50x = 899.19 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.50x = 334,282.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,282.77/651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.10

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