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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.09, 897.14 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.09, 897.14 and 366.50 is: 505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.09 : 897.14 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.09/897.14 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.09x = 897.14 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.09x = 328,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,801.81/650.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.78

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