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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.29, 894.65 and 368.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.29, 894.65 and 368.53 is: 508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.29 : 894.65 = 368.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.29/894.65 = 368.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.29x = 894.65 × 368.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.29x = 329,708.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,708.39/648.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.58

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