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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.97, 899.90 and 372.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.97, 899.90 and 372.36 is: 513.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.97 : 899.90 = 372.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.97/899.90 = 372.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.97x = 899.90 × 372.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.97x = 335,086.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,086.76/651.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.96

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