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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.52, 896.49 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.52, 896.49 and 369.92 is: 510.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.52 : 896.49 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.52/896.49 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.52x = 896.49 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.52x = 331,629.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,629.58/649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.58

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