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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.78, 898.07 and 371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.78, 898.07 and 371.01 is: 511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.78 : 898.07 = 371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.78/898.07 = 371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.78x = 898.07 × 371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.78x = 333,196.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,196.22/650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.99

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