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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.37, 894.72 and 368.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.37, 894.72 and 368.63 is: 508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.37 : 894.72 = 368.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.37/894.72 = 368.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.37x = 894.72 × 368.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.37x = 329,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,820.90/648.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.69

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