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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.66, 899.21 and 371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.66, 899.21 and 371.93 is: 513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.66 : 899.21 = 371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.66/899.21 = 371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.66x = 899.21 × 371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.66x = 334,436.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,436.82/651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.21

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