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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.20, 896 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.20, 896 and 387.28 is: 534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.20 : 896 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.20/896 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.20x = 896 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.20x = 347,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,002.88/649.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.51

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