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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.26, 897.38 and 370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.26, 897.38 and 370.51 is: 511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.26 : 897.38 = 370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.26/897.38 = 370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.26x = 897.38 × 370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.26x = 332,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,485.56/650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.31

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