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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.56, 896.36 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.56, 896.36 and 369.78 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.56 : 896.36 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.56/896.36 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.56x = 896.36 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.56x = 331,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,456.00/649.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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