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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.89, 899.57 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.89, 899.57 and 368.28 is: 508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.89 : 899.57 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.89/899.57 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.89x = 899.57 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.89x = 331,293.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,293.64/651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.20

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