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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.27, 894.59 and 368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.27, 894.59 and 368.51 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.27 : 894.59 = 368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.27/894.59 = 368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.27x = 894.59 × 368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.27x = 329,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,659.05/648.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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