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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.06, 897.09 and 370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.06, 897.09 and 370.29 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.06 : 897.09 = 370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.06/897.09 = 370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.06x = 897.09 × 370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.06x = 332,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,183.46/650.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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