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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 897.99 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 897.99 and 371.04 is: 511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 897.99 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/897.99 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 897.99 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 333,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,190.21/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.97

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