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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.11, 894.53 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.11, 894.53 and 368.36 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.11 : 894.53 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.11/894.53 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.11x = 894.53 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.11x = 329,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,502.76/648.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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