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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 898.04 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 898.04 and 371.08 is: 511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 898.04 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/898.04 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 898.04 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 333,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,244.68/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.99

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