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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.51, 899.05 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.51, 899.05 and 356.77 is: 492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.51 : 899.05 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.51/899.05 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.51x = 899.05 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.51x = 320,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,754.07/651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.32

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