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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.87, 894.08 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.87, 894.08 and 368.08 is: 507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.87 : 894.08 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.87/894.08 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.87x = 894.08 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.87x = 329,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,091.65/647.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.96

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