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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.12, 895.28 and 387.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.12, 895.28 and 387.08 is: 533.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.12 : 895.28 = 387.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.12/895.28 = 387.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.12x = 895.28 × 387.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.12x = 346,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,544.98/649.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.87

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