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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.95, 896.87 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.95, 896.87 and 370.16 is: 510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.95 : 896.87 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.95/896.87 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.95x = 896.87 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.95x = 331,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,979.06/649.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.78

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