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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.50, 898.97 and 371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.50, 898.97 and 371.74 is: 512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.50 : 898.97 = 371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.50/898.97 = 371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.50x = 898.97 × 371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.50x = 334,179.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,179.00/651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.94

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