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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.96, 894.26 and 368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.96, 894.26 and 368.21 is: 508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.96 : 894.26 = 368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.96/894.26 = 368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.96x = 894.26 × 368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.96x = 329,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,275.47/647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.17

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