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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.11, 973.55 and 339.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.11, 973.55 and 339.99 is: 509.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.11 : 973.55 = 339.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.11/973.55 = 339.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.11x = 973.55 × 339.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.11x = 330,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,995.56/649.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.92

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