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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.77, 898.10 and 371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.77, 898.10 and 371.09 is: 512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.77 : 898.10 = 371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.77/898.10 = 371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.77x = 898.10 × 371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.77x = 333,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,275.93/650.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.13

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