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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 897.42 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 897.42 and 370.60 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 897.42 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/897.42 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 897.42 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 332,583.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,583.85/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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