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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.65, 895.04 and 368.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.65, 895.04 and 368.77 is: 508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.65 : 895.04 = 368.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.65/895.04 = 368.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.65x = 895.04 × 368.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.65x = 330,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,059.43/648.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.84

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