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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.57, 895.10 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.57, 895.10 and 368.82 is: 509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.57 : 895.10 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.57/895.10 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.57x = 895.10 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.57x = 330,128.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,128.94/648.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.01

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