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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.70, 896.32 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.70, 896.32 and 369.90 is: 510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.70 : 896.32 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.70/896.32 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.70x = 896.32 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.70x = 331,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,548.77/649.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.31

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