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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.69, 897.95 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.69, 897.95 and 370.93 is: 511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.69 : 897.95 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.69/897.95 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.69x = 897.95 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.69x = 333,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,070.25/650.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.87

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