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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.23, 897.28 and 370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.23, 897.28 and 370.47 is: 511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.23 : 897.28 = 370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.23/897.28 = 370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.23x = 897.28 × 370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.23x = 332,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,417.76/650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.23

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