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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.85, 894.13 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.85, 894.13 and 368.16 is: 508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.85 : 894.13 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.85/894.13 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.85x = 894.13 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.85x = 329,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,182.90/647.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.12

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