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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.21, 897.12 and 370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.21, 897.12 and 370.35 is: 510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.21 : 897.12 = 370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.21/897.12 = 370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.21x = 897.12 × 370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.21x = 332,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,248.39/650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.99

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