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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 898.02 and 370.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 898.02 and 370.95 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 898.02 = 370.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/898.02 = 370.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 898.02 × 370.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 333,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,120.52/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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