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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.76, 897.97 and 371.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.76, 897.97 and 371.03 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.76 : 897.97 = 371.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.76/897.97 = 371.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.76x = 897.97 × 371.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.76x = 333,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,173.81/650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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