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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.53, 899.13 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.53, 899.13 and 371.72 is: 512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.53 : 899.13 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.53/899.13 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.53x = 899.13 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.53x = 334,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,220.11/651.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.98

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