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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.08, 895.91 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.08, 895.91 and 369.48 is: 509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.08 : 895.91 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.08/895.91 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.08x = 895.91 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.08x = 331,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,020.83/649.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.98

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