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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.83, 899.55 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.83, 899.55 and 372.06 is: 513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.83 : 899.55 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.83/899.55 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.83x = 899.55 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.83x = 334,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,686.57/651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.46

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