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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.38, 893.40 and 367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.38, 893.40 and 367.57 is: 507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.38 : 893.40 = 367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.38/893.40 = 367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.38x = 893.40 × 367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.38x = 328,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,380.73/647.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.25

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