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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.72, 899.40 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.72, 899.40 and 372.03 is: 513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.72 : 899.40 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.72/899.40 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.72x = 899.40 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.72x = 334,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,603.78/651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.42

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