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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.74, 899.37 and 371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.74, 899.37 and 371.98 is: 513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.74 : 899.37 = 371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.74/899.37 = 371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.74x = 899.37 × 371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.74x = 334,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,547.65/651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.31

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