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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.69, 896.67 and 369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.69, 896.67 and 369.97 is: 510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.69 : 896.67 = 369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.69/896.67 = 369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.69x = 896.67 × 369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.69x = 331,738.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,738.76/649.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.61

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