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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.02, 894.20 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.02, 894.20 and 368.24 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.02 : 894.20 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.02/894.20 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.02x = 894.20 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.02x = 329,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,280.21/648.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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