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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.93, 899.66 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.93, 899.66 and 357.20 is: 492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.93 : 899.66 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.93/899.66 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.93x = 899.66 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.93x = 321,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,358.55/651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.93

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