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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 892.88 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 892.88 and 385.20 is: 531.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 892.88 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/892.88 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 892.88 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 343,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,937.38/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.49

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