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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.24, 897.37 and 370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.24, 897.37 and 370.48 is: 511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.24 : 897.37 = 370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.24/897.37 = 370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.24x = 897.37 × 370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.24x = 332,457.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,457.64/650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.28

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