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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.89, 899.63 and 372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.89, 899.63 and 372.21 is: 513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.89 : 899.63 = 372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.89/899.63 = 372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.89x = 899.63 × 372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.89x = 334,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,851.02/651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.66

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