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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.51, 897.67 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.51, 897.67 and 370.76 is: 511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.51 : 897.67 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.51/897.67 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.51x = 897.67 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.51x = 332,816.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,816.10/650.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.62

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