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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.57, 896.43 and 369.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.57, 896.43 and 369.83 is: 510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.57 : 896.43 = 369.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.57/896.43 = 369.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.57x = 896.43 × 369.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.57x = 331,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,520.38/649.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.37

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