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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.78, 899.35 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.78, 899.35 and 371.97 is: 513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.78 : 899.35 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.78/899.35 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.78x = 899.35 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.78x = 334,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,531.22/651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.26

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