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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 896.97 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 896.97 and 370.32 is: 510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 896.97 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/896.97 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 896.97 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 332,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,170.68/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.93

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