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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.39, 893.12 and 367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.39, 893.12 and 367.39 is: 506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.39 : 893.12 = 367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.39/893.12 = 367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.39x = 893.12 × 367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.39x = 328,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,125.40/647.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.85

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