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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 897.08 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 897.08 and 370.32 is: 511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 897.08 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/897.08 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 897.08 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 332,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,206.67/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.09

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