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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.07, 897.05 and 370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.07, 897.05 and 370.29 is: 510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.07 : 897.05 = 370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.07/897.05 = 370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.07x = 897.05 × 370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.07x = 332,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,166.79/650.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.97

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