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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.69, 899.34 and 371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.69, 899.34 and 371.93 is: 513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.69 : 899.34 = 371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.69/899.34 = 371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.69x = 899.34 × 371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.69x = 334,487.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,487.03/651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.26

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