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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.82, 896.73 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.82, 896.73 and 370.10 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.82 : 896.73 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.82/896.73 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.82x = 896.73 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.82x = 331,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,879.77/649.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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