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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.48, 893.55 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.48, 893.55 and 367.75 is: 507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.48 : 893.55 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.48/893.55 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.48x = 893.55 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.48x = 328,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,603.01/647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.51

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