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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.93, 896.93 and 370.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.93, 896.93 and 370.21 is: 510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.93 : 896.93 = 370.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.93/896.93 = 370.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.93x = 896.93 × 370.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.93x = 332,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,052.46/649.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.90

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