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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.57, 896.41 and 369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.57, 896.41 and 369.79 is: 510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.57 : 896.41 = 369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.57/896.41 = 369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.57x = 896.41 × 369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.57x = 331,480.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,480.29/649.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.31

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