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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.62, 899.30 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.62, 899.30 and 371.88 is: 513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.62 : 899.30 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.62/899.30 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.62x = 899.30 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.62x = 334,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,432.61/651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.23

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