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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.78, 898.06 and 367.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.78, 898.06 and 367.17 is: 506.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.78 : 898.06 = 367.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.78/898.06 = 367.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.78x = 898.06 × 367.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.78x = 329,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,740.69/650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.69

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