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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.04, 892.88 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.04, 892.88 and 371.04 is: 512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.04 : 892.88 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.04/892.88 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.04x = 892.88 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.04x = 331,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,294.20/647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.02

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