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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.93, 894.17 and 368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.93, 894.17 and 368.21 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.93 : 894.17 = 368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.93/894.17 = 368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.93x = 894.17 × 368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.93x = 329,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,245.49/647.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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