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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.08, 897.12 and 355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.08, 897.12 and 355.36 is: 490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.08 : 897.12 = 355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.08/897.12 = 355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.08x = 897.12 × 355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.08x = 318,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,800.56/650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.40

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