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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.94, 899.61 and 372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.94, 899.61 and 372.17 is: 513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.94 : 899.61 = 372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.94/899.61 = 372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.94x = 899.61 × 372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.94x = 334,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,807.85/651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.56

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