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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.16, 895.54 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.16, 895.54 and 373 is: 514.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.16 : 895.54 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.16/895.54 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.16x = 895.54 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.16x = 334,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,036.42/649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.57

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