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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.37, 895.97 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.37, 895.97 and 369.59 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.37 : 895.97 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.37/895.97 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.37x = 895.97 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.37x = 331,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,135.22/649.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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