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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.89, 898.19 and 367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.89, 898.19 and 367.28 is: 506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.89 : 898.19 = 367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.89/898.19 = 367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.89x = 898.19 × 367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.89x = 329,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,890.69/650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.83

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