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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.86, 898.08 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.86, 898.08 and 371.10 is: 512.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.86 : 898.08 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.86/898.08 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.86x = 898.08 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.86x = 333,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,282.60/650.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.06

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