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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 899.56 and 372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 899.56 and 372.07 is: 513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 899.56 = 372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/899.56 = 372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 899.56 × 372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 334,699.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,699.29/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.47

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