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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.47, 896.16 and 369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.47, 896.16 and 369.61 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.47 : 896.16 = 369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.47/896.16 = 369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.47x = 896.16 × 369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.47x = 331,233.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,233.88/649.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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