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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.53, 899.10 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.53, 899.10 and 371.76 is: 513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.53 : 899.10 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.53/899.10 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.53x = 899.10 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.53x = 334,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,246.04/651.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.02

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