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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.89, 898.21 and 371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.89, 898.21 and 371.13 is: 512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.89 : 898.21 = 371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.89/898.21 = 371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.89x = 898.21 × 371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.89x = 333,352.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,352.68/650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.15

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