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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.98, 896.94 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.98, 896.94 and 370.23 is: 510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.98 : 896.94 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.98/896.94 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.98x = 896.94 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.98x = 332,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,074.10/649.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.90

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