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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.04, 897.03 and 370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.04, 897.03 and 370.29 is: 510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.04 : 897.03 = 370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.04/897.03 = 370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.04x = 897.03 × 370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.04x = 332,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,161.24/650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.99

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