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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.77, 897.96 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.77, 897.96 and 370.85 is: 511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.77 : 897.96 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.77/897.96 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.77x = 897.96 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.77x = 333,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,008.47/650.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.71

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