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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.36, 893.34 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.36, 893.34 and 367.58 is: 507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.36 : 893.34 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.36/893.34 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.36x = 893.34 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.36x = 328,373.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,373.92/647.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.25

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