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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.19, 897.17 and 370.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.19, 897.17 and 370.37 is: 511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.19 : 897.17 = 370.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.19/897.17 = 370.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.19x = 897.17 × 370.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.19x = 332,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,285.32/650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.06

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