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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 897.87 and 370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 897.87 and 370.89 is: 511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 897.87 = 370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/897.87 = 370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 897.87 × 370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 333,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,011.00/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.84

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