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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.98, 898.38 and 371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.98, 898.38 and 371.26 is: 512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.98 : 898.38 = 371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.98/898.38 = 371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.98x = 898.38 × 371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.98x = 333,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,532.56/650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.35

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