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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.35, 893.27 and 367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.35, 893.27 and 367.61 is: 507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.35 : 893.27 = 367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.35/893.27 = 367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.35x = 893.27 × 367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.35x = 328,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,371.44/647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.26

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