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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.42, 896.19 and 369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.42, 896.19 and 369.69 is: 510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.42 : 896.19 = 369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.42/896.19 = 369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.42x = 896.19 × 369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.42x = 331,312.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,312.48/649.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.17

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