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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.80, 899.46 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.80, 899.46 and 372.04 is: 513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.80 : 899.46 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.80/899.46 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.80x = 899.46 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.80x = 334,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,635.10/651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.40

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