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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.17, 893.15 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.17, 893.15 and 363.59 is: 501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.17 : 893.15 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.17/893.15 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.17x = 893.15 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.17x = 324,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,736.85/647.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.78

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