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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.52, 893.52 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.52, 893.52 and 385.50 is: 531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.52 : 893.52 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.52/893.52 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.52x = 893.52 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.52x = 344,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,451.96/647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.96

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