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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.04, 894.36 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.04, 894.36 and 368.32 is: 508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.04 : 894.36 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.04/894.36 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.04x = 894.36 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.04x = 329,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,410.68/648.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.32

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