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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.01, 894.24 and 368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.01, 894.24 and 368.27 is: 508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.01 : 894.24 = 368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.01/894.24 = 368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.01x = 894.24 × 368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.01x = 329,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,321.76/648.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.20

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