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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.98, 898.32 and 371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.98, 898.32 and 371.23 is: 512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.98 : 898.32 = 371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.98/898.32 = 371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.98x = 898.32 × 371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.98x = 333,483.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,483.33/650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.28

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