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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.12, 894.36 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.12, 894.36 and 368.34 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.12 : 894.36 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.12/894.36 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.12x = 894.36 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.12x = 329,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,428.56/648.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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