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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.65, 899.28 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.65, 899.28 and 371.84 is: 513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.65 : 899.28 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.65/899.28 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.65x = 899.28 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.65x = 334,388.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,388.28/651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.14

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