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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.29, 897.41 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.29, 897.41 and 370.53 is: 511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.29 : 897.41 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.29/897.41 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.29x = 897.41 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.29x = 332,517.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,517.33/650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.34

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