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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.26, 895.97 and 387.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.26, 895.97 and 387.25 is: 534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.26 : 895.97 = 387.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.26/895.97 = 387.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.26x = 895.97 × 387.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.26x = 346,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,964.38/649.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.40

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