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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.34, 896.04 and 369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.34, 896.04 and 369.51 is: 509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.34 : 896.04 = 369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.34/896.04 = 369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.34x = 896.04 × 369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.34x = 331,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,095.74/649.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.90

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