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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.85, 899.51 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.85, 899.51 and 372.03 is: 513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.85 : 899.51 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.85/899.51 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.85x = 899.51 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.85x = 334,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,639.47/651.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.37

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