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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.31, 897.33 and 370.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.31, 897.33 and 370.45 is: 511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.31 : 897.33 = 370.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.31/897.33 = 370.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.31x = 897.33 × 370.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.31x = 332,415.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,415.90/650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.17

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