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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.27, 897.36 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.27, 897.36 and 370.52 is: 511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.27 : 897.36 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.27/897.36 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.27x = 897.36 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.27x = 332,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,485.34/650.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.31

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