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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.33, 897.48 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.33, 897.48 and 370.56 is: 511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.33 : 897.48 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.33/897.48 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.33x = 897.48 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.33x = 332,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,570.19/650.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.39

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