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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.06, 895.72 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.06, 895.72 and 369.28 is: 509.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.06 : 895.72 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.06/895.72 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.06x = 895.72 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.06x = 330,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,771.48/649.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.62

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