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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.91, 899.34 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.91, 899.34 and 375.75 is: 518.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.91 : 899.34 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.91/899.34 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.91x = 899.34 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.91x = 337,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,925.13/651.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.36

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