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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.05, 894.15 and 368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.05, 894.15 and 368.21 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.05 : 894.15 = 368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.05/894.15 = 368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.05x = 894.15 × 368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.05x = 329,237.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,237.21/648.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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