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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 897.23 and 370.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 897.23 and 370.39 is: 511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 897.23 = 370.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/897.23 = 370.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 897.23 × 370.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 332,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,325.02/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.14

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