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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.15, 894.36 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.15, 894.36 and 368.40 is: 508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.15 : 894.36 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.15/894.36 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.15x = 894.36 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.15x = 329,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,482.22/648.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.34

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