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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.69, 899.43 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.69, 899.43 and 371.97 is: 513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.69 : 899.43 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.69/899.43 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.69x = 899.43 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.69x = 334,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,560.98/651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.37

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