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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.94, 898.31 and 371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.94, 898.31 and 371.18 is: 512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.94 : 898.31 = 371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.94/898.31 = 371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.94x = 898.31 × 371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.94x = 333,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,434.71/650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.24

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