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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.73, 899.38 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.73, 899.38 and 371.97 is: 513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.73 : 899.38 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.73/899.38 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.73x = 899.38 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.73x = 334,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,546.91/651.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.32

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