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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.12, 894.24 and 368.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.12, 894.24 and 368.31 is: 508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.12 : 894.24 = 368.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.12/894.24 = 368.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.12x = 894.24 × 368.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.12x = 329,357.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,357.53/648.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.17

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