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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.88, 896.80 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.88, 896.80 and 370.14 is: 510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.88 : 896.80 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.88/896.80 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.88x = 896.80 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.88x = 331,941.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,941.55/649.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.77

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