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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.07, 894.36 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.07, 894.36 and 368.37 is: 508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.07 : 894.36 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.07/894.36 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.07x = 894.36 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.07x = 329,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,459.16/648.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.37

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