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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.91, 897.84 and 371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.91, 897.84 and 371.09 is: 511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.91 : 897.84 = 371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.91/897.84 = 371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.91x = 897.84 × 371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.91x = 333,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,174.96/650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.86

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