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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.44, 893.51 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.44, 893.51 and 367.58 is: 507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.44 : 893.51 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.44/893.51 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.44x = 893.51 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.44x = 328,436.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,436.41/647.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.28

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