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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.51, 896.12 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.51, 896.12 and 369.72 is: 510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.51 : 896.12 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.51/896.12 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.51x = 896.12 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.51x = 331,317.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,317.77/649.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.10

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