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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.04, 894.26 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.04, 894.26 and 368.30 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.04 : 894.26 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.04/894.26 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.04x = 894.26 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.04x = 329,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,355.96/648.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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