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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.06, 894.42 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.06, 894.42 and 368.24 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.06 : 894.42 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.06/894.42 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.06x = 894.42 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.06x = 329,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,360.30/648.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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