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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.65, 897.87 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.65, 897.87 and 370.88 is: 511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.65 : 897.87 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.65/897.87 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.65x = 897.87 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.65x = 333,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,004.27/650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.80

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