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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.54, 897.59 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.54, 897.59 and 370.71 is: 511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.54 : 897.59 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.54/897.59 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.54x = 897.59 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.54x = 332,746.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,746.52/650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.49

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