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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 899.40 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 899.40 and 375.84 is: 518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 899.40 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/899.40 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 899.40 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 338,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,030.50/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.58

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