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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.89, 899.69 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.89, 899.69 and 372.18 is: 513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.89 : 899.69 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.89/899.69 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.89x = 899.69 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.89x = 334,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,846.62/651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.66

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