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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.25, 897.44 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.25, 897.44 and 370.53 is: 511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.25 : 897.44 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.25/897.44 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.25x = 897.44 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.25x = 332,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,526.59/650.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.38

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