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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.34, 893.52 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.34, 893.52 and 385.53 is: 532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.34 : 893.52 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.34/893.52 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.34x = 893.52 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.34x = 344,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,478.77/647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.15

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