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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.97, 894.20 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.97, 894.20 and 368.22 is: 508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.97 : 894.20 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.97/894.20 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.97x = 894.20 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.97x = 329,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,263.91/647.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.14

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