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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 899.76 and 372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 899.76 and 372.14 is: 513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 899.76 = 372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/899.76 = 372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 899.76 × 372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 334,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,834.83/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.58

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