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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 897.18 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 897.18 and 366.66 is: 505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 897.18 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/897.18 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 897.18 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 328,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,960.02/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.84

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