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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.80, 899.52 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.80, 899.52 and 372.08 is: 513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.80 : 899.52 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.80/899.52 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.80x = 899.52 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.80x = 334,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,693.40/651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.49

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