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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.97, 897.14 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.97, 897.14 and 370.36 is: 511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.97 : 897.14 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.97/897.14 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.97x = 897.14 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.97x = 332,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,261.77/649.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.19

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