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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.05, 897.13 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.05, 897.13 and 370.23 is: 510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.05 : 897.13 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.05/897.13 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.05x = 897.13 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.05x = 332,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,144.06/650.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.95

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