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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.25, 893.23 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.25, 893.23 and 367.50 is: 507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.25 : 893.23 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.25/893.23 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.25x = 893.23 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.25x = 328,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,257.76/647.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.16

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