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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 897.29 and 370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 897.29 and 370.41 is: 511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 897.29 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/897.29 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 897.29 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 332,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,363.34/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.20

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