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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 897.90 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 897.90 and 370.96 is: 511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 897.90 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/897.90 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 897.90 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 333,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,084.98/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.90

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