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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.58, 899.26 and 371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.58, 899.26 and 371.92 is: 513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.58 : 899.26 = 371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.58/899.26 = 371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.58x = 899.26 × 371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.58x = 334,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,452.78/651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.30

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