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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.95, 894.16 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.95, 894.16 and 368.19 is: 508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.95 : 894.16 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.95/894.16 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.95x = 894.16 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.95x = 329,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,220.77/647.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.10

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