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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 899.15 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 899.15 and 371.82 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 899.15 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/899.15 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 899.15 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 334,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,321.95/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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