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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.78, 898.00 and 370.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.78, 898.00 and 370.99 is: 511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.78 : 898.00 = 370.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.78/898.00 = 370.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.78x = 898.00 × 370.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.78x = 333,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,145.85/650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.92

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