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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.04, 895.52 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.04, 895.52 and 387 is: 533.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.04 : 895.52 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.04/895.52 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.04x = 895.52 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.04x = 346,567.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,567.21/649.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.97

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