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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.52, 898.86 and 371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.52, 898.86 and 371.74 is: 512.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.52 : 898.86 = 371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.52/898.86 = 371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.52x = 898.86 × 371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.52x = 334,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,142.22/651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.87

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