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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.59, 896.45 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.59, 896.45 and 369.86 is: 510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.59 : 896.45 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.59/896.45 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.59x = 896.45 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.59x = 331,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,554.67/649.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.41

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