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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 898.52 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 898.52 and 371.36 is: 512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 898.52 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/898.52 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 898.52 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 333,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,674.39/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.58

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