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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.87, 898.28 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.87, 898.28 and 371.20 is: 512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.87 : 898.28 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.87/898.28 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.87x = 898.28 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.87x = 333,441.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,441.54/650.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.30

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