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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.66, 896.60 and 369.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.66, 896.60 and 369.91 is: 510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.66 : 896.60 = 369.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.66/896.60 = 369.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.66x = 896.60 × 369.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.66x = 331,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,661.31/649.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.52

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