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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.31, 896.13 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.31, 896.13 and 369.59 is: 510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.31 : 896.13 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.31/896.13 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.31x = 896.13 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.31x = 331,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,198.84/649.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.08

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