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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.62, 897.81 and 370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.62, 897.81 and 370.84 is: 511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.62 : 897.81 = 370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.62/897.81 = 370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.62x = 897.81 × 370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.62x = 332,943.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,943.86/650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.73

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