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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.61, 899.22 and 371.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.61, 899.22 and 371.85 is: 513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.61 : 899.22 = 371.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.61/899.22 = 371.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.61x = 899.22 × 371.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.61x = 334,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,376.64/651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.16

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