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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.42, 896.20 and 369.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.42, 896.20 and 369.71 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.42 : 896.20 = 369.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.42/896.20 = 369.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.42x = 896.20 × 369.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.42x = 331,334.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,334.10/649.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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