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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 899.01 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 899.01 and 371.73 is: 512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 899.01 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/899.01 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 899.01 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 334,188.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,188.99/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.92

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