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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.43, 895.98 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.43, 895.98 and 369.59 is: 509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.43 : 895.98 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.43/895.98 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.43x = 895.98 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.43x = 331,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,146.25/649.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.91

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