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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.61, 899.13 and 371.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.61, 899.13 and 371.87 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.61 : 899.13 = 371.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.61/899.13 = 371.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.61x = 899.13 × 371.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.61x = 334,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,359.47/651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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