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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.20, 897.07 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.20, 897.07 and 370.42 is: 511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.20 : 897.07 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.20/897.07 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.20x = 897.07 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.20x = 332,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,292.67/650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.06

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