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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.50, 897.73 and 370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.50, 897.73 and 370.73 is: 511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.50 : 897.73 = 370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.50/897.73 = 370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.50x = 897.73 × 370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.50x = 332,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,816.76/650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.63

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