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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.69, 895.24 and 368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.69, 895.24 and 368.93 is: 509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.69 : 895.24 = 368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.69/895.24 = 368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.69x = 895.24 × 368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.69x = 330,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,280.89/648.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.15

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