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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 898.01 and 370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 898.01 and 370.97 is: 511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 898.01 = 370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/898.01 = 370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 898.01 × 370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 333,137.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,137.94/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.95

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