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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.14, 897.18 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.14, 897.18 and 370.32 is: 511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.14 : 897.18 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.14/897.18 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.14x = 897.18 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.14x = 332,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,243.70/650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.03

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