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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.16, 894.47 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.16, 894.47 and 368.38 is: 508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.16 : 894.47 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.16/894.47 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.16x = 894.47 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.16x = 329,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,504.86/648.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.37

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