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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.81, 899.53 and 372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.81, 899.53 and 372.05 is: 513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.81 : 899.53 = 372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.81/899.53 = 372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.81x = 899.53 × 372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.81x = 334,668.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,668.58/651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.44

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