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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.77, 896.72 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.77, 896.72 and 370.09 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.77 : 896.72 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.77/896.72 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.77x = 896.72 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.77x = 331,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,870.98/649.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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