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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.27, 893.24 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.27, 893.24 and 367.49 is: 507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.27 : 893.24 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.27/893.24 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.27x = 893.24 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.27x = 328,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,254.93/647.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.14

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