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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 892.89 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 892.89 and 367.34 is: 506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 892.89 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/892.89 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 892.89 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 327,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,989.75/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.84

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