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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.50, 897.76 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.50, 897.76 and 374.50 is: 516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.50 : 897.76 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.50/897.76 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.50x = 897.76 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.50x = 336,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,211.12/650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.85

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