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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.97, 896.87 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.97, 896.87 and 370.22 is: 510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.97 : 896.87 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.97/896.87 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.97x = 896.87 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.97x = 332,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,040.70/649.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.85

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