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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 898.29 and 371.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 898.29 and 371.21 is: 512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 898.29 = 371.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/898.29 = 371.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 898.29 × 371.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 333,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,449.74/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.24

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