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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.79, 899.40 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.79, 899.40 and 371.94 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.79 : 899.40 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.79/899.40 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.79x = 899.40 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.79x = 334,522.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,522.84/651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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