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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.27, 895.93 and 383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.27, 895.93 and 383.72 is: 529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.27 : 895.93 = 383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.27/895.93 = 383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.27x = 895.93 × 383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.27x = 343,784.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,784.34/649.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.50

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