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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.33, 895.72 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.33, 895.72 and 387.16 is: 534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.33 : 895.72 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.33/895.72 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.33x = 895.72 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.33x = 346,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,780.54/649.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.06

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