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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.99, 898.39 and 371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.99, 898.39 and 371.23 is: 512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.99 : 898.39 = 371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.99/898.39 = 371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.99x = 898.39 × 371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.99x = 333,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,505.45/650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.30

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