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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.34, 893.31 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.34, 893.31 and 367.60 is: 507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.34 : 893.31 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.34/893.31 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.34x = 893.31 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.34x = 328,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,380.76/647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.28

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