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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.59, 897.92 and 370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.59, 897.92 and 370.83 is: 511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.59 : 897.92 = 370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.59/897.92 = 370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.59x = 897.92 × 370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.59x = 332,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,969.33/650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.80

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