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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.99, 894.07 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.99, 894.07 and 368.16 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.99 : 894.07 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.99/894.07 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.99x = 894.07 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.99x = 329,159.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,159.89/647.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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