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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.38, 893.32 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.38, 893.32 and 367.62 is: 507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.38 : 893.32 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.38/893.32 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.38x = 893.32 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.38x = 328,402.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,402.30/647.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.28

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