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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 899.08 and 356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 899.08 and 356.81 is: 492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 899.08 = 356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/899.08 = 356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 899.08 × 356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 320,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,802.29/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.37

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