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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.30, 897.36 and 370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.30, 897.36 and 370.49 is: 511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.30 : 897.36 = 370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.30/897.36 = 370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.30x = 897.36 × 370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.30x = 332,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,465.15/650.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.25

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