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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.42, 897.58 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.42, 897.58 and 370.71 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.42 : 897.58 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.42/897.58 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.42x = 897.58 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.42x = 332,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,741.88/650.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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