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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.16, 892.78 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.16, 892.78 and 371 is: 511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.16 : 892.78 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.16/892.78 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.16x = 892.78 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.16x = 331,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,221.38/647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.81

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