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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.53, 897.67 and 366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.53, 897.67 and 366.97 is: 506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.53 : 897.67 = 366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.53/897.67 = 366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.53x = 897.67 × 366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.53x = 329,416.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,416.13/650.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.39

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