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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.76, 896.59 and 370.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.76, 896.59 and 370.03 is: 510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.76 : 896.59 = 370.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.76/896.59 = 370.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.76x = 896.59 × 370.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.76x = 331,765.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,765.20/649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.60

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