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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.21, 897.23 and 370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.21, 897.23 and 370.43 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.21 : 897.23 = 370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.21/897.23 = 370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.21x = 897.23 × 370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.21x = 332,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,354.57/650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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